Description
Composition Amlodipine Besilate
Primary Use High blood pressure, Chest pain (Angina)
caution Potentially unsafe with Alcohol
Medicine Overview of Amlogard 5mg
Uses of Amlogard 5mg
Amlopres 5 mg Tablet treats high blood pressure and chest pain (Angina).
Amlogard 5mg side effects
Common
Side Effects of Amlopres are Fatigue, Ankle swelling, Sleepiness, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Headache, Nausea, Dizziness, Palpitations, Edema (swelling), and Abdominal pain.
How to use Amlogard 5mg
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amlopres 5 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Amlogard 5mg works
Amlopres 5 mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels, making the heart more efficient at pumping blood.
In-Depth Information on Amlogard 5mg
Expert advice for Amlogard 5mg
- You have been prescribed Amlopres 5 mg Tablet to improve your blood pressure and/or to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks.
- Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack & stroke.
It can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you’re sitting down and talk to your doctor if it does not go away. - A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Amlopres 5 mg Tablet. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
Amlogard 5mg related warnings
Special precautions for Amlogard 5mg
Alcohol
caution
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Amlopres 5 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Amlopres 5 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Do not drive unless you are feeling well.
Amlopres 5 mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive..
Amlopres 5 mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive..
Kidney
safe
Amlopres 5 mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Amlopres 5 mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
caution
Amlopres 5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amlopres 5 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Amlopres 5 mg Tablet is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.
Amlopres 5 mg Tablet is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.
What if you miss a dose of Amlogard 5mg?
If you miss a dose of Amlopres 5 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
